Taiwan's Mounting Challenges from China, US Privacy Legislation, and More

August 20, 2022

Meeting between Nancy Pelosi and Tsai Ing-weni

What is Taiwan's plan to protect itself against Chinese pressure?

"As challenges from China mount on Taiwan's ability to maintain political autonomy, democratic governance, economic vibrancy, and international space, so too will Taiwan's overall strategy need to adapt." Ryan Hass shares takeaways from a recent trip to Taiwan and conversations with top elected and appointed officials, opposition party leaders, business executives, public intellectuals, and members of civil society.

Federal privacy negotiators should accept victory gracefully

The bipartisan American Data Privacy and Protection Act is the product of compromise and deep negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. Cameron Kerry explains some of the opposition to the legislation now and how the bill differs from previous iterations of federal privacy proposals.

Judicial deference and the future of regulation

Following the Chevron v. National Resources Defense Council decision in 1984, U.S. courts have mostly followed agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The Supreme Court has been quiet on this framework recently, but that may change soon. James Kunhardt and Anne Joseph O'Connell discuss what's at stake for rulemaking.

Upcoming events on US democracy

Trump and the assault on democracy. On September 1, watch the launch event for "Power Politics," a new book from Darrell West that examines the perilous state of American democracy and offers a roadmap to strengthen our political system and civil society.

A preview of the 2022 midterms. This fall's elections will not only determine which party controls the House and Senate, they will also provide insights into the strength of President Biden, Donald Trump, and other leaders ahead of the 2024 presidential race. On September 8, experts will discuss key takeaways from the primaries and what might come next for U.S. politics.

How veterans can strengthen our democracy. The Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol led to a sense of urgency to protect American democracy from further damage. Few are better positioned or more seriously committed to this task than the nation's military veterans. Join us on September 9 for an important discussion on the role of veterans in bolstering democracy.

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